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A day in the life: a long-term evaluation of a day service for people with learning disabilities
- Authors:
- COLLINS G.J., TOFT S.L.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Learning Disabilities for Nursing Health and Social Care, 3(2), June 1999, pp.92-97.
Evaluates the progress of health day services for adults with learning difficulties over an 8 year period of 1990-1998. The services were evaluated in terms of: opportunities, community presence and status. Results demonstrate an increase in the range of activities offered to clients, an increase in the percentage of community based activities, a decrease in the group size of community activities and increased engagement levels. Conclusions are reached both on the services progress and on the worth of the evaluation process in day services.
Sexuality and personal relationships for people with learning disabilities: a framework for assessment and intervention
- Authors:
- COLLINS G.J., COZENS D.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Learning Disabilities for Nursing Health and Social Care, 3(3), 1999, pp.130-135.
Sexuality and personal relationships still present many challenges to those working to provide valued lifestyles for people with learning disabilities. However, the focus of much recent work has been on a risk management theme rather than promoting sexuality as a positive, valued experience. This paper presents a simple framework for understanding issues about relationships and sexuality and describes the development of an assessment package for identifying key areas in which to promote positive changes. The framework considers issues about relationships in three areas: skills knowledge and opportunities. Practical examples are used to illustrate its utility.